Kenyan Trio Storms into Women’s 1500m Final
The women’s 1500m final is slated for Tuesday, September 16, at 4:05 PM Kenyan time, with all eyes on world record holder and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon
The women’s 1500m final is slated for Tuesday, September 16, at 4:05 PM Kenyan time, with all eyes on world record holder and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon
The women’s 100m final promises fireworks.Albeit lucky with her time in the semis having finished 3rd , defending champion Sha’Carri Richardsonwill reignite her rivalry with Shericka Jackson
Uruguay’s Julia Paternain produced the surprise of the day. Stunned by her own performance, she crossed the line in disbelief, glancing around as if to ask, “Where is everyone?”
Kenya’s Agnes Jebet Ngetich narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in 30:42.66.
Kipyegon will be joined in the semi-finals by teammates Susan Ejore and Dorcus Ewoi, who also advanced in their heats, raising hopes for a triple potential in the final of the women’s 1,500m
Jepkemoi’s presence in Tokyo signals more than personal triumph; it represents a new dawn for Kenya in field events, proving that the nation’s athletic brilliance extends well beyond the track.
Kenya is expected to file an appeal against the ruling, with hopes of being reinstated into the finals and keeping alive their podium ambitions
This will be a historic moment for the Kenyan team, especially since Kenya’s first-ever medal in its athletics history came at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo courtesy of Wilson Kiprugut’s 800m bronze
Kipyegon will feature in campaigns promoting Kenya as both a tourism and sports destination, adding to the country’s strategy of using athletes as powerful voices on the global stage.
President Ruto revealed that athletes’ daily allowances will rise from KSh 7,500 to KSh 26,000.